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Paris–The Italian jeweler Repossi announced Tuesday a partnership with the LVMH Group to support its development. Although details of the financial transaction weren’t disclosed, LVMH apparently took a minority stake in Repossi. They did not disclose any financial details for the transaction. “I am very pleased to have the LVMH …

Paris—For a group of eight finalists for the second edition of the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize it’s going to be a nail biter right up to the finals in May. On Wednesday, LVMH announced the eight finalists, culled down from 26 semifinalists who presented their creations to a panel …

Paris—To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, the second edition of the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize opened its showroom on March 4 to 5. The semifinalists presented their creations to a panel of experts who will select the finalists. Twenty-six young designers selected by the LVMH Prize committee came together …

Six “Iconoclasts” to Design New Versions of Vuitton Monogram Paris—Louis Vuitton is celebrating its iconic monogram (again)…this time with the help of six top designers who have been asked to design their take on the famous monogram. The six “iconoclasts” taking part in the project are shoe designer Christian Louboutin, …

Paris—The tension is mounting…as LVMH, the world’s largest luxurygoods comglomerate, narrows the players in its inaugural LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize, a global competition to find the next big young fashion designer. In February, 30 semifinalists were selected from more than 1,200 applicants and were given an opportunity to showcase …

Paris—The LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize has attracted widespread attention and no wonder. When the world’s largest luxurygoods conglomerate decides to take notice of emerging talent, people notice. The LVMH Prize Committee, headed by Delphine Arnault, executive vice president at Louis Vuitton and daughter of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, has …

Paris–Forty internationally-renowned experts from the world of fashion—including editors from prestigious publications, prize-winning photographers, heads of cultural institutions and industry executives—have accepted the invitation to join the panel of experts for the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize. Their task will be to select the ten finalists who will present their …

Paris—For the second time in a week, LVMH, the luxurygoods giant, announced an investment in an aspiring fashion label, taking a stake that launches them into fashion’s big leagues. Last week it was a stake in British footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood. And on Wednesday, LVMH confirmed that it took a …

Paris—One of the goals that Louis Vuitton this year was to move the brand more upscale, pruning back on its offerings in its iconic monogram canvas leathergoods. To that end, the world’s largest luxurygoods brand said today it hired Darren Spaziani to be its new accessories director. Spaziani, 38, had …

London—LVMH, the world’s largest luxurygoods conglomerate, once again is looking to build up-and-coming designer brands. Today, the company announced it struck a “long-term” partnership with British footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood to “further develop his vision and help him build his brand internationally.” Under the terms of this agreement, LVMH will …